Boubina, Millot strengthen Al Diriyah

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Boubina, Millot strengthen Al Diriyah

Kuala Lumpur: Al Diriyah are leaving no stones unturned as they look to make good on their historic debut season in the Saudi Pro League with the capture of Adil Boubina and Enzo Millot.

Al Diriyah, who secured back-to-back promotions the past two seasons, finished third in the Saudi First Division and went on to beat Al Ula in the playoffs.

Taremi moves to Al Wasl; Nunez joins Al Diriyah

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

Taremi moves to Al Wasl; Nunez joins Al Diriyah

Kuala Lumpur: Mehdi Taremi and Darwin Nunez were among the biggest names on the move as clubs across Asia continued to strengthen their squads.

Islamic Republic of Iran international Taremi completed a move to UAE Pro League side Al Wasl SC, while Uruguay forward Nunez switched Saudi Arabian clubs after joining Al Diriyah on loan from Al Hilal SFC.

Group Stage cast decided

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Group Stage cast decided

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Group Stage was finalised on Sunday, with six teams booking their tickets.

They join defending champions Naegohyang Women’s FC of DPR Korea, Melbourne City FC (AUS), Hwacheon KSPO WFC (KOR), INAC Kobe Leonessa (JPN), Beijing Jingtan Football Club (CHN) and Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE), with the Group Stage Draw scheduled for September 3.

Super Vietnam firmly in charge

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Super Vietnam firmly in charge

Bangkok: Two goals in seven second half minutes from Nguyen Hai Long and Nguyen Quang Hai earned Vietnam a 2-0 win over Thailand in the first leg of the ASEAN Championship 2026 final on Saturday to keep Kim Sang-sik’s side on course for a successful defence of the title.

Substitute Hai Long broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute with a coolly finish before Quang Hai doubled his side’s advantage with a clinical volley on the run after Do Hoang Hen’s curling cross from the right.

The teams will face off again in Hanoi on Wednesday with the Vietnamese attempting to win back-to-back titles for the first time and a fourth title in total. Thailand have won the competition a record seven times.

Indonesia clinch eFootball Console title

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Indonesia clinch eFootball Console title

Kuala Lumpur: Indonesia were crowned champions in eFootball Console in the FIFAe Continental Championship 2026 by AFC after beating Japan in Saturday's enthralling Final.

Meanwhile, Jordan overcame Malaysia in the 2nd Chance Final and faced New Zealand in the Intercontinental Playoff., and following commanding victories in both games, joined Indonesia and Japan in the FIFAe Finals.

India crowned inaugural eFootball Mobile champions

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

India crowned inaugural eFootball Mobile champions

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFAe Continental Championship 2026 by AFC concluded on Saturday with India crowned the inaugural eFootball Mobile champions after edging Japan in the Final.

Thailand also secured their place at the FIFAe Finals 2026 after defeating Jordan in the 2nd Chance Final, joining finalists India and Japan on the global stage.

For Jordan, their campaign continued through the Intercontinental Playoffs, where they defeated New Zealand in straight games to reach the FIFAe Finals.